Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister

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Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister Iran boosts food security resilience, 85 percent sourced domestically: Minister Tehran - Iran's agriculture minister announced on Tuesday that the country has significantly strengthened its food security resilience, with domestic production now covering approximately 85% of national food requirements. Speaking to journalists in the Iranian capital Tehran, Gholamreza Nouri said the food supply chain has operated wit

Aug 17 202611:00

Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch

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Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch Tehran – More than half of Iran's marine fish harvest, 53 percent, comes from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, according to the director of the country's Fisheries Science Research Institute. Mohammad Sadeq Mortazavi reported that Iran's southern waters yielded over 815,000 tons of aquatic resources in the past Iranian year (ending March 2026). &ldq

Aug 10 202611:31

Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO

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Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Tehran – Iran's mangrove forests are a vital natural asset underpinning the country's fisheries, food security, blue economy, and climate resilience, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Marking UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, the IFO emphasized that mangrove forests provide critical breeding and nursery

Jul 27 202612:04

Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline

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Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Iran’s shrimp output surges as disease outbreaks decline Tehran – Iran's shrimp production increased by nearly 40% in 2025 after disease outbreaks in the aquaculture sector fell by 37% compared with the previous year, according to the Iran Veterinary Organization. Reza Asadi, Director General of Aquatic Animal Health, Prevention and Disease Management, attributed the gains to stricter biosecurity measures, modernization of hatcheri

Jul 17 202612:28

Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings

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Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings Tehran – Iran's southern Bushehr province is preparing to significantly expand its marine aquaculture sector with the construction of a new marine fish hatchery and nursery center expected to produce 5 million fingerlings annually, provincial fisheries officials announced. Aqil Amini, Director General of Bushehr Fisheries, said the facility is being built alongside an existing shrimp

Jul 12 202609:19

Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says

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Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Tehran – Bushehr Province in south maintained its status as Iran’s leading shrimp-producing region last year, harvesting 30,460 tons of farmed shrimp and accounting for more than 50% of the country’s total production, according to provincial fisheries officials. Bushehr Fisheries Director General Aqil Amini said the province also produced more than three billion shrimp

Jun 20 202613:09

Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head

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Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head Tehran - Iran’s southern fisheries and aquaculture industry has continued to operate and maintain production levels despite ongoing regional tensions, demonstrating the sector’s resilience and strategic importance to national food security, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rost

Jun 15 202612:57

Bushehr to launch 100-million-capacity shrimp hatchery

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Bushehr to launch 100-million-capacity shrimp hatchery Bushehr to launch 100-million-capacity shrimp hatchery Bushehr - A shrimp hatchery capable of producing 100 million post-larvae annually is under construction in Deylam, southern Bushehr Province, and is scheduled to open later this year, fisheries officials announced. The facility is part of Bushehr’s strategy to expand aquaculture infrastructure and strengthen investment in the shrimp sector. Once operational, it will supply a subs

Jun 6 202611:59

Iran, Romania move to expand livestock trade, veterinary cooperation

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Iran, Romania move to expand livestock trade, veterinary cooperation Iran, Romania move to expand livestock trade, veterinary cooperation Tehran – Iran and Romania are taking steps to strengthen veterinary cooperation and expand trade in livestock and aquatic products, with a particular focus on increasing Iranian exports to the Romanian market. The prospects for closer collaboration were discussed during a meeting between Alireza Rafieipour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of Ir

Jun 5 202611:49

Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says

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Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says Ahvaz – The southern Khuzestan province, a leading aquaculture hub in Iran, has produced over 100,000 tons of aquatic products this year, according to the provincial fisheries chief. Seyed Sharif Mousavi said some 17,000 hectares of farms and complexes were used for warm-water fish, sturgeon, shrimp, and ornamental species. “Exports reached 55,000 tons worth $193

May 18 202611:52